Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service

Hundreds attended the Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service at the Seattle Center, marking the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.

By By JORDAN STEAD

on August 8, 2013 1:46 PM

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Men bow their heads during a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. less

Men bow their heads during a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic ... more

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Women and children gather before a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. less

Women and children gather before a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of Ramadan, the ... more

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A man leads a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. less

A man leads a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of ... more

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Shoes litter the exhibition hall during a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. less

Shoes litter the exhibition hall during a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of Ramadan, ... more

Women and children kneel during a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. less

Women and children kneel during a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of Ramadan, the ... more

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Two boys look to their family members during a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. less

Two boys look to their family members during a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of ... more

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Women enter the Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. less

Women enter the Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of ... more

Families gather outside of the exhibition hall following a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. less

Families gather outside of the exhibition hall following a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the ... more

Henna adorns the hands of women taking pictures following the Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. less

Henna adorns the hands of women taking pictures following the Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks ... more

Families gather outside of the exhibition hall following a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. less

Families gather outside of the exhibition hall following a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the ... more

Harlem Adams, 4, enjoys a cloud of cotton candy following a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. less

Harlem Adams, 4, enjoys a cloud of cotton candy following a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks ... more

Families gather outside of the exhibition hall following a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. less

Families gather outside of the exhibition hall following a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the ... more

Families gather outside of the exhibition hall following a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. less

Families gather outside of the exhibition hall following a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the ... more

Families gather outside of the exhibition hall following a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. less

Families gather outside of the exhibition hall following a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the ... more

Symeyya Osman watches a rainbow form in the mist of the International Fountain following a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. less

Symeyya Osman watches a rainbow form in the mist of the International Fountain following a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday ... more

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Families gather outside of the exhibition hall following a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. less

Families gather outside of the exhibition hall following a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the ... more

Families gather outside of the exhibition hall following a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. less

Families gather outside of the exhibition hall following a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the ... more

Families gather outside of the exhibition hall following a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. less

Families gather outside of the exhibition hall following a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the ... more

Families gather outside of the exhibition hall following a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. less

Families gather outside of the exhibition hall following a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the ... more

Symeyya Osman plays in a rainbow forming in the mist of the International Fountain following a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. less

Symeyya Osman plays in a rainbow forming in the mist of the International Fountain following a Eid-ul-Fitr community prayer service Thursday , August 8, 2013, at the Seattle Center in Seattle. The holiday ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

Symeyya Osman plays in a rainbow forming in the mist of the... Photo-5019243.67867 - seattlepi.com